Desks

A desk doesn't have to look corporate to perform well. Warm oak and walnut desks blend seamlessly into living spaces and bedrooms, while desks with tapered legs and clean lines feel more like furniture than office equipment. For open-plan homes, consider a secretary desk or bureau that closes to hide the workspace at the end of the day. Pairing a simple desk with a statement chair is an easy way to make a home office feel intentional rather than improvised.

Standard desk height is 72–76 cm, which suits most people for seated work — but if you're particularly tall or short, an adjustable-height desk is worth the premium. Allow at least 60 cm depth for a monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, and 120 cm width for a laptop plus notepad. Entry-level desks start around £150, with quality solid-wood and sit-stand models ranging from £400 to £1,200.